bigger than opposites, but below

When I say a mean thing I mean the thing.

you know, not the space around it. not what comes next but

come on,

you know what I mean

there is enough overlap to trust the words for themselves.

But also, that's not true because

truth is bigger than opposites

and I only mean it in that moment, but then

not the next because

I realize: do not question intent

I also want that applied to me

and so I also want to act it. empathy only.

but where do boundaries lay?